Governor and Lieutenant Governor
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| Topic | Jim Pillen | Lynne Walz | Rick Beard | Brett Lindstrom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On the ballot as | Republican, with Joe Kelly for Lt. Governor, Incumbent | Democratic, with Ben Steffen for Lt. Governor | Legal Marijuana NOW, with Keenya Barnes for Lt. Governor | America First, with Michael Picard for Lt. Governor |
| Occupation | Governor of Nebraska (2023-present); former veterinarian Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Realtor and small business owner; former teacher Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Wine professional and private chef Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Prior offices | Governor of Nebraska, 2023-present Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Nebraska State Senator, Legislative District 15 (2017-2025); chaired Education Committee 2021-2022 Source: nebraskaexaminer.com2018 Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor (running mate of Bob Krist) Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Nebraska State Senator (Omaha), 2015-2023 Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
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| Taxes and budget | "fixing our broken tax system" Source: jimpillen.com | "Property taxes and taxes in general are too high." Source: lynnewalz.com | Says local issues include "Property tax relief, cost of living and respect for voter-approved laws." Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Says Gov. Pillen has "pushed the state to the brink of a fiscal crisis." Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
| Economy and jobs | Not found Know a source? Send it | "I will provide tools to grow and support businesses and attract new businesses" Source: lynnewalz.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Education | Supports "banning phones in schools." Source: jimpillen.com | "Reject any and all forms of school vouchers to follow the will of Nebraska voters." Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Health care | Not found Know a source? Send it | Supports an executive order legalizing medical marijuana with a doctor's prescription. Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Agriculture and water | "Standing up for Nebraska's farmers and ranchers—always." Source: jimpillen.com | "Sign a Proclamation declaring Nebraska as Agriculture and Livestock Friendly" Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Elections and government | Supports "Bringing back 'Winner Take All' legislation" Source: jimpillen.com | "Hire an independent auditor to investigate waste, fraud, and abuse of power" Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | "I will uphold the will of the vote, even if I don't agree with it." Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Housing and cost of living | Not found Know a source? Send it | "I will work with state and national leaders to address our affordability crisis." Source: lynnewalz.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Record in office | Oct 19, 2026: Executive order on fuel supply demands Source: governor.nebraska.govOct 15, 2026: Executive order establishing Statewide Public Safety Communications Task Force Source: governor.nebraska.govOct 15, 2026: Signed pledge to protect Americans from fraud Source: governor.nebraska.gov | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Endorsements they list | Not found Know a source? Send it | Former Republican State Sen. John McCollister (campaign post, Oct 11, 2026, referencing World-Herald op-ed) Source: lynnewalz.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
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